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Expectations, Expectations, Expectations...
Throughout our whole adolescent life people are always expecting an extortionate amount off of us at all times. It all starts at a young age, we are expected to do well in school, make sure we do all of our homework, get the best grades we can
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'Dangerous predator' pleads guilty to child abuse charges
A man from Watford, described by police as a “dangerous predator”, today pleaded guilty to a series of “disturbing” child abuse charges that took place in India. The landmark case represents the first time a Hertfordshire resident has been
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Pizza store application refused
A pizza delivery chain has been refused permission to open a new store in north Watford. Domino's Pizza submitted plans to turn an office into a take-away in 229 St Albans Road. The new store would have replaced the existing Domino's
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Battle the bulge with free exercise programme
Residents across Hertsmere can battle the bulge and learn to eat healthily thanks to a free lifestyle management programme. The scheme, funded by Hertsmere Together, will be delivered by Hertsmere Leisure from November. Running over
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University student who 'egged on' fight in Oxhey spared jail
A university student and county footballer was today told that he had escaped jail by a "whisker" for his part in trouble in Oxhey. Darren McKane, 19, was told by a judge that his behaviour outside a party at Oxhey Community Centre was "nothing
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Dancing in the aisles at Watford Mencap AGM
Over 150 people attended Watford Mencap’s AGM on Tuesday 5th October to launch its Diamond Jubilee Year. The charity, which was founded in Watford in 1951, will be celebrating 60 years of service in South West Herts during 2011. A series of events is
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'Easy to forget Jordon is 18'
Malky Mackay believes it is easy to forget Jordon Mutch is only 18 years old after the Birmingham City loanee’s impressive form recently. On Monday, Mutch was named in the Championship’s Team of the Week for the second time in three weeks.
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Students found murder victim 'covered in blood'
A pair of students found murder victim Gary Bennett “covered in blood” on their way to school, a court heard yesterday. The jury at St Albans Crown court heard that sixth form students Hugo Bax and Richard Margrett thought the victim was drunk
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Teenagers found
Two teenagers reported missing this morning have been found. Vicky Woods, 15, returned home to Weall Green and Kieran Vince, from Tolpits Lane, also 15, was found by police. They are said to be "safe and well".
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Nominate hero 'who goes the extra mile'
Residents across Watford could win free bus travel tickets if they nominate an unsung hero of the Arriva Shires and Essex bus service. As part of National Customer Service Week, the bus company is asking customers to nominate staff who go “
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Schooldays at Mount Pleasant Lane
Recent features about Mount Pleasant Lane School prompted memories for Ann Thomas, née Mitchell. She said: “I now live in Dorset but attended Mount Pleasant Lane School in Bricket Wood during the 1940s and was therefore very interested to read two
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Memories of Bushey Arches
What memories are there of Bushey Arches? Former Watford resident John Norfolk, who now lives in Tiverton, Devon, emailed: “When I see the present day Bushey Arches traffic I remember how it used to be. I first saw this area in 1956 when I would take
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Keeping Sun history alive
Former Sun Printers worker TA Osborne emailed regarding the history of the famous Watford print firm. “I would like to thank the Watford Observer for printing the article Stop Press at Sun, dated September 10. Without coverage like this, local residents
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Memories of Watford Market
Memories of Watford Market come from Mr G Wright, of Hagden Lane, Watford. He wrote: “I can just remember when Watford’s market was situated actually in the High Street (in the wide section between Church Place and Market Street). “At dusk, the stalls
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Hilton guests helping to change children's lives
Guests at Hilton Watford will be using their small change to make a big difference to disadvantaged children over the coming months as part of Hilton in the Community Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign. Small Change, Big Difference
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Women burn rubber and raise cash for charity
Daredevil women across the county have put their pedal to the metal and helped raise thousands of pounds for charity. Hundreds of women took part in this year’s Ladies Driving Challenge at Bovingdon Airfield to raise money for The Fire Fighters
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First class service at Cookery Nook
Kings Langley resident Roger Pillinger has sent Nostalgia his memories of Cookery Nook, in The Parade, Watford. Mr Pillinger, from Blackwell Road, said: “It was a nice and clean restaurant with white and pink tablecloths and real napkins. You
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Who knows these faces on the fence?
The photograph above and the two below were sent to Nostalgia by Alastair East, from Leighton Buzzard. Each taken over a three-month period in 1938, they show groups of children posing in front of a fence. Mr East said: “Could you please
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Town celebrates 30 years of twinning
Radlett celebrated 30 years of friendship with its German twin town in September. Members of the Radlett and Aldenham International Friendship Association (RAIFA) spent a long weekend in Lautertal, Germany, to celebrate the 30th anniversary
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Teenagers reported missing again
Two teenagers have been reported missing for the second time in two weeks. Vicky Woods, of Weall Green, and Kieran Vince, from Tolpits Lane, both 15, first disappeared on Wednesday, September 29, but were found three days later. However, the pair were
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School opens outdoor classroom
Children at a Watford primary school will be getting close to nature after the grand opening of a new outdoor classroom. Pupils at Kingsway Infant School, in North Approach, gave Mayor Dorothy Thornhill a tour of the new pond, exploration tables
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Dacorum to celebrate 'Local Democracy Week'
Teenagers and children across Dacorum are to celebrate a week dedicated to democracy. Organised by Dacorum Borough Council, this year’s Local Democracy Week will be marked with a series of events. Kicking off with Youth Action Regeneration
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Mother warns parents about perils of social networking
A Radlett mother is warning other parents about social networking websites, after her daughter was subjected to abuse from a man pretending to be a teenage girl on Facebook. Karen Baker’s 15-year-old daughter, Ellie, accepted a friend request
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Dog dies after being savaged by Bull Terrier
A DOG walker watched in horror as his beloved pet was mauled to death in a Watford park. Colin Fry, 70, was walking near the Watford Irish Club, in Oxhey Park, at about 5pm on Saturday afternoon when Henry, an award-winning ten-year-old Irish
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New social housing plan submitted
Plans to demolish a former sheltered housing scheme and build new social housing in north Watford have been submitted. Watford Community Housing Trust is seeking permission to knock down Yeatman House, in Foxhill, and replace it with four two-bedroom
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John Lewis refurbishment begins
Work on a £700,000 refurbishment inside a Watford town centre department store has begun. The new-look beauty hall inside John Lewis, in The Harlequin shopping centre, is due to be completed by Monday, October 25.
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Sarries' Wembley announcement 'rubbish'
Saracens’ chief executive claims rumours an announcement on their Vicarage Road future will be made at Wembley next Saturday is “a load of rubbish”. There have been rumours circulating which claimed Sarries would announce where they will
